Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Butte County is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Fire Alarm Monitoring for Butte County Facilities, identified under Solicitation ID: RFP-58-26. Work is to be performed near 2081 2nd St, Oroville, CA 95965, USA in Butte County.

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General Project Description

The County of Butte is seeking professional services for comprehensive fire alarm monitoring and communication upgrades across its owned and leased facilities. This project aims to ensure continuous system functionality, compliance with all applicable fire codes (NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, UL 827, California State Fire Marshal requirements), and prompt response to alarm events. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing UL-listed 24/7/365 central station monitoring, furnishing and installing UL-864 listed cellular fire alarm communicators to replace outdated technologies, and configuring/testing these communicators. The scope also includes coordinating with County IT and Facilities Management, decommissioning old hardware, providing detailed monthly performance reports, and supporting annual fire alarm system testing and inspections.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Provide UL-listed 24/7/365 central station monitoring for all fire alarm control panels across specified County facilities. Specifications: Continuous supervision for alarm, trouble, and supervisory conditions; Respond to and dispatch appropriate emergency personnel or designated County contacts in accordance with established protocols; Maintain accurate and accessible records of all alarm events, signals, and service history.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Ensure all monitoring and communication services comply with applicable fire codes and standards. Specifications: NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, UL 827, and California State Fire Marshal requirements; Maintain UL-listed monitoring operations and certifications.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Furnish and install UL-864 listed cellular fire alarm communicators at each facility. Specifications: Replace outdated or non-code-compliant communication technologies (e.g., Plain Old Telephone Service lines).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Configure and program all communicators for seamless integration with existing fire alarm control panels.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Perform end-to-end testing to ensure proper signal transmission to the central monitoring station.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Coordinate with the County's IT and Facilities Management teams to ensure minimal disruption during installation and system cutover.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Decommission and properly dispose of outdated communication hardware. Specifications: Compliance with environmental and safety standards.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Provide detailed monthly performance and incident reports documenting all activity, including service calls, system updates, and alarm history.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Support required annual fire alarm system testing and inspections by ensuring proper communication between monitored systems and the central monitoring station.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Work collaboratively with County representatives, fire authorities, and other service providers to facilitate prompt resolution of issues.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: System Inventory Management. Specifications: Reference Exhibit B (Fire Alarm Systems - Location Summary) as the official list; Update inventory in coordination with the County as facilities are added, removed, or modified.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 561621 – Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (Providing central station alarm monitoring services, dispatching emergency personnel, and maintaining alarm event records.), NAICS 238210 – Electrical Contractors (Involving the installation, configuration, and testing of cellular fire alarm communicators and their integration with existing fire alarm control panels.), NAICS 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (Providing professional consulting, compliance analysis, and system inventory management services related to fire alarm systems.)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 25, 2025, and was last updated on January 9, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on January 22, 2026.

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